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Local university leads $3.2M DoD grant initiative to boost cybersecurity education nationwide

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The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) is leading a four-university coalition to advance cybersecurity education through Virtual Internship and Varied Innovative Demonstrations (VIVID). This three-year program is funded by a $3.2 million grant from the Department of Defense (DOD). UAH’s nationwide coalition includes Augusta University in Georgia, Florida International University and The University of Arizona. Dr. […]

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Mayor Battle announces anticipated return of NGA GeoResilience Summit

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On Tuesday, Huntsville’s Mayor Battle announced the return of the GeoResilience Summit to Huntsville. Hosted by the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency and GEOHuntsville, the summit will provide a day of informative panels along with a free student career fair. “The impact of geospatial technology cannot be overstated,” said Mayor Battle. Mayor Battle also mentioned that the […]

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UAH re-designated as National Center of Academic Excellence in cyber research

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The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) has been re-designated as a Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Research (CAE-R) by the National Centers of Academic Excellence in Cybersecurity (NCAE-C). The designation was earned after a comprehensive review of cybersecurity-related research activities and outcomes from the students, faculty and research staff involved in computer science and computer […]

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Huntsville Chamber announces career fair for students and recent graduates

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The Huntsville/Madison County Chamber is collaborating with local and regional colleges and universities to connect college students with career opportunities in the Rocket City!  College students who are home on holiday break are encouraged to attend the Huntsville: ASmartPlace College Career Fair on Tuesday, Dec. 12 from 3 to 5 p.m. at the Chamber, located at […]

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Xpect Solutions announces two new contracts with the FBI

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HUNTSVILLE, AL — Xpect Solutions, Inc., a provider of professional services and support, announced that the company recently secured two contracts with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). The first contract encompasses a wide scope of work, including technical management support and technology services dedicated to the ongoing network engineering activities within the Network Engineering […]

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Dana Gillis Marks One Year as Village of Promise CEO

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Local nonprofit organization Village of Promise (VoP) is celebrating the one-year service anniversary and leadership of CEO Dana M. Gillis, who is dedicated to transforming lives – one family at a time. Gillis wholly supports VoP’s mission “to empower families to advance out of poverty using a multi-generational approach, promising support through a continuum of services and inspiring them […]

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Redstone Arsenal Update Highlights Key Developments that Power Huntsville’s Growth

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Over 300 community leaders gathered in the Von Braun Center’s East Hall on Thursday, December 8th for the annual Redstone Arsenal update.  The Huntsville/Madison County Chamber of Commerce hosts this event every year to help the community get “a glimpse behind the curtain” of the economic engine that powers roughly half of the Huntsville metro […]

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UAH Designated as National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense by NSA and CISA

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HUNTSVILLE, AL  – The College of Business (COB) and the Center for Cybersecurity Research and Education (CCRE) at The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH), have announced the National Security Agency (NSA) and Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) have re-designated UAH as a National Center of Academic Excellence (CAE) in Cyber Defense (CAE-CD). UAH, a part of The […]

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UAH Center for Cybersecurity Research and Education Chosen to Receive FBI J. Edgar Hoover Memorial Scholarship

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HUNTSVILLE, AL – The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH), a part of The University of Alabama System, announced that the UAH Center for Cybersecurity Research and Education (CCRE) has been chosen to receive the FBI J. Edgar Hoover Memorial Scholarship. The CCRE was selected by the Huntsville Chapter of the Society of Former Special Agents […]

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National Cyber Summit Pushes Past 3,000 Attendees

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Judy Darwin and Jamie Miller looked back more than decade and stood in awe of what was happening at the Von Braun Center (VBC) this past week. Darwin served as the 2022 National Cyber Summit Director and President of the Southeastern Cyber Summit Foundation. Miller is the CEO of Mission Multiplier and President of Cyber […]

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